2017 Year in Review: Cannibalism case rocks Estcourt
The small central KwaZulu-Natal town was rocked by allegations of cannibalism in August.
Several people were arrested after one of the men allegedly walked into a local police station saying he was tired of the practice.
Five people initially appeared in court on charges of murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
Five people initially appeared in court on charges of murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
Angry community members gathered outside the Estcourt Magistrate's Court for their first court appearance.
#KZNcannibalism crowd screams bring them here!! pic.twitter.com/Ttufb8CUiy
— Nushera Raisa (@nushera) August 28, 2017
Some people said at the time that they live in fear, urging the court to keep the suspects behind bars.
Four people now face charges linked to the so-called Estcourt Cannibalism Case.
They appeared in court again earlier this month and were refused bail.
Four people now face charges linked to the so-called Estcourt Cannibalism Case.
They appeared in court again earlier this month and were refused bail.
The National Prosecuting Authority says the suspects will appear in court again on the 25th of January.
#KZNcannibalism Scores have gathered outside the #Estcourt Magistrates Court opposing to bail for 5 people accused of cannibalism. pic.twitter.com/78cn2zzGdh
— Nushera Raisa (@nushera) August 28, 2017